BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Elementary Teacher education

*program coming soon

Create Your Career

Want to make an incredible difference in the lives of children? Start building a career in Interdisciplinary Studies offered by Stephen F. Austin State University. The completer program for the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood (EC) through grade 6 is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in education with field-based courses that provide real-world experience working with children.

This SFA degree allows Blinn College District students with an Associate of Arts in Teaching or Associate of Science in Education to transfer seamlessly into the SFA BSIS EC-6 concentration offered at RELLIS. Now college students from the Bryan/College Station area can access this high-quality degree program without leaving their home area, their jobs and their families.

Pathway associate program:

Associates of Arts in Teaching-Option A

Dual Enrollment

Stephen F. Austin State University & Blinn College District

Duration

2-4 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

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Careers And Median Salaries

Elementary Teacher

$61,350

Preschool Teacher

$30,210

Middle School Teacher

$61,350

Kindergarten Teacher

$61,350

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Preparation to meet the demands of a culturally diverse 21st century society
  • Teaching experiences in authentic school settings
  • Knowledge and skills to teach and engage with young learners
  • Application of learning across content areas in EC-6th grade
  • Embedded preparation for all required Texas EC-6 certification exams, including English as a Second Language
  • Immersive teaching experience, culminating with clinical teaching in an elementary classroom

Faculty Spotlight

DR. ADAM AKERSON

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Dr. Akerson's teaching and research interests include co-teaching, teacher feedback, and early childhood learning environments.
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DR. PAMELA VAUGHN

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Here at RELLIS, we pride ourselves in being lifelong learners. To keep up with current and best teaching strategies, I continually read professional literature, conduct research, and attend/participate in conferences.
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FAQ

Teacher, Counselor, Public Relations Specialist, Admissions Counselor

Child Centered Environment, ECH Theory & Practice, Clinical Teaching in Elem Schools

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.

Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (EC-6 CORE SUBJECTS)

Stephen F. Austin State University

Create Your Career

Want to make an incredible difference in the lives of children? Start building a career in Interdisciplinary Studies offered by Stephen F. Austin State University. The completer program for the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood (EC) through grade 6 is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in education with field-based courses that provide real-world experience working with children.

This SFA degree allows Blinn College District students with an Associate of Arts in Teaching or Associate of Science in Education to transfer seamlessly into the SFA BSIS EC-6 concentration offered at RELLIS. Now college students from the Bryan/College Station area can access this high-quality degree program without leaving their home area, their jobs and their families.

Pathway associate program:

Associates of Arts in Teaching-Option A

Dual Enrollment

Stephen F. Austin State University & Blinn College District

Duration

2-4 Years

Total Credit Hours

120 Hours

Requirements

View or Download Requirements

Careers And Median Salaries

Elementary School Teacher

$61,350

Kindergarten Teacher

$61,350

Middle School Teacher

$61,350

Preschool Teacher

$30,210

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Preparation to meet the demands of a culturally diverse 21st century society
  • Teaching experiences in authentic school settings
  • Knowledge and skills to teach and engage with young learners
  • Application of learning across content areas in EC-6th grade
  • Embedded preparation for all required Texas EC-6 certification exams, including English as a Second Language
  • Immersive teaching experience, culminating with clinical teaching in an elementary classroom

Faculty Spotlight

dr. Adam Akerson

Dr. Akerson’s teaching and research interests include co-teaching, teacher feedback, and early childhood learning environments.

interdisciplinary studies

DR. PAMELA VAUGHN

Here at RELLIS, we pride ourselves in being lifelong learners. To keep up with current and best teaching strategies, I continually read professional literature, conduct research, and attend/participate in conferences.

interdisciplinary studies

FAQ

Teacher, Counselor, Public Relations Specialist, Admissions Counselor

Child Centered Environment, ECH Theory & Practice, Clinical Teaching in Elem Schools

Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a  major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.

Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS

This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

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